As with any other allergy, the nature and severity of the reaction should be considered when choosing the type of contrast material and when determining the need for a premedication regimen. Seafood allergy should not of itself be regarded as an absolute contraindication to the administration of IV contrast material.
Learner's definition of PANCREAS. [count]. : a large gland of the body that is near the stomach and that produces insulin and other substances that help the body digest food â see picture at human./ËpaeÅkriËaetÉªk/ ËpÃ¦ÅkriËÃ¦tÉªk. adjective a large gland of the body that is near the stomach and that produces insulin and other substances that help the body digest food â see picture at human.
pancreas-a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin. duct gland, exocrine, exocrine gland-a gland that secretes externally through a duct.ancreas. A tongue-shaped gland located in the abdomen that produces glucagon, insulin, and pancreatic juice. See glucagon, insulin, pancreatic islets, pancreatic juice.